According to the Press of Atlantic City, The Atlantic City Housing Authority board increased a contract for Kisby Shore Mechanical from $2.5 million to $5.5 million, for repairs to the heat and hot water systems at the troubled Stanley Holmes Village.Burst pipes caused heat to fail and forced several families to move to a hotel … Read more
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving the $110 adoption fee for dogs From today through Dec. 1.All pets that are adopted from the shelter will receive mandatory sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and a free veterinary consultation, the county said Thursday in a news release. Free obedience classes are also offered for … Read more
The cost of a short stay in Ocean city could go up under an ordinance introduced by City Council creating a 3% fee on stays in hotels, motels or other lodgings booked online.A public hearing must take place before a final vote, planned for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 on the third floor of City Hall, … Read more
Stockton Honors College is one of 16 worldwide to be named a Partners in Peace institution. BreakingAC.com reports the designation is part of a new initiative between the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, and the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Partners in Peace initiative recognizes council institutions for the achievements of their honors students … Read more
36-year-old Galloway Township man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a June 2021 fatal crash that killed a 66-year-old Ocean City resident. The Press of Atlantic City reports Ruddy Narvaez was driving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler at a high rate of speed and ran a red light at Ninth Street … Read more
Beginning Friday, November 22 and continuing through Sunday, December 1, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving the regular $110 adoption fee for dogs that “Can Go Home Today.” All pets adopted from the shelter receive mandatory sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and free veterinary consultation. Canines adopted from the shelter are … Read more
Several local child care centers have received state funding to support on-the-job training, mentoring, substitute reimbursement, paid release time and wages, the state Department of Human Services said Wednesday.Linwood Head Start Center, Son Catchers Learning Center in Somers Point and Woodbine Head Start Center were three of 14 child care centers in 11 counties to … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City, 28-year-old Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison on drug charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. David Thomas was charged with maintaining a narcotics production facility, unlawful possession of an assault firearm, money laundering, endangering the welfare of a child and certain … Read more
Atlantic city’s Homeless Outreach Unit has begun a new program that seeks to provide temporary employment for the city’s homeless.The Hope Work Initiative is providing 15-hour workweeks – five hours a day for three days – to 10 people the unit encountered during its daily homeless sweeps in the city. They will work in the … Read more
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority will put an additional $4 million toward the budget of the organization Visit Atlantic City, as that group takes on additional marketing work for the Atlantic City Convention Center. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the group, formerly known as Meet AC, was formed by the CRDA in 2014, … Read more